Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 | Feature | DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | CORDURA® CLASSIC FABRIC |
DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×30.48×15.24 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Top flap on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 1 on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 0 accept only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries the same capacity as the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack (23L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 1.68kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the better call.